Side-by-side comparison of YO12 Scarborough and YO42 York covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
YO12 is the more affordable option at £175,000 median vs £298,750 in YO42. YO42 has lower recorded crime (645 vs 4,478 offences over 13 months). YO12 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | YO12 Scarborough | YO42 York |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £175,000 | £298,750 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,544 | £2,466 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,478 | 645 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 65.1 | 34.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 86.6 | 72.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 73.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.